My son has been going here for 3 years now and I have nothing but great things to say about it!…read more The teachers we've had from T-K to 1st grade have been amazing. My sister and her two older daughters have also spent 2 years here and they both love it. The staff knows my son by a first name basis and always greet us with smiles. The secretary and nurse are always on top of any issues we have. I understand there may be some teachers and parents who don't mix well but we've been very lucky. There's a new principle this year who seems to be great with the kids. We also use the ROCK after school program run out of the cafeteria on campus which is amazing and very convenient for working parents.

I have come to realize as a parent this is not a normal school. I have left messages with the…read moredistrict. I have spoke with the principal several times unfortunately she is the middle person, but this school needs a lot of work and a lot of attention and they don't return calls from the district

Teachers are very friendly. My son enjoys all the activities they held each year. Would recommend.read more

Our friends kid goes here and she has nothing but great appreciation for the school teachers here…read morewho go above and beyond for the little kids. Great neighborhood school and hoping to see the ratings go up in the future.

I wish Yelp had a 6 star rating that you could give to one thing. This would be mine…read more The only non 5 star reviews are from somebody who TOURED the school and an anonymous coward. That pretty much tells you all you need to know. This is the best school I have ever heard of, let alone seen. My eldest goes here, and her sister starts Kinder soon. When you pick the kids up they want to go play on the playground with friends. They are crestfallen if you pick them up more than 5 minutes before closing at the YMCA. This is a special community and it is infectious. If you don't win the lottery don't despair. Both my kids were waitlisted to start and got in by Sep so it does happen. As for the big class sizes, it's more friends for your child.

Hello! As a kid who attended this school for 5 years and is…read morenow entering 7th grade in a different city, I can reassure you that I am well educated most students reviewing schools only tell you the cons of it, which isn't helpful. So, I am bound to give you a completely honest review. Since most 5 star reviews are from 50 year old dads who have never experienced what the school is like once you're actually a student and that it's all sunshine and rainbows everyday. To begin with, the school is pretty awesome. Art vista, science, and the library are like no other. Even though I love my new school district, nothing will ever beat the library they have at Hacienda. The field is HUGE and great for younger children to play in. Although I'd never choose to have hot lunch, I've always gotten breakfast. The food is amazing. Especially the mini pancakes. MOST teachers and staff and especially my counselor were super helpful throughout the years, and I would recommend this school to those around me. But of course--like any school, there is a downside to it. Now obviously, I'm not going to start rambling about how "annoying" teachers are, or how much work they give us, or the dress code, but this is rather a warning for those like me with learning differences. I have really bad anxiety, and a learning disability, so most days at school were rough for me. Of course, I had good days, but staff need to care less about scheduling assemblies ABOUT kindness and shift their attention to actually helping the kids who are being bullied and left unnoticed--because just acting like everything is fine and not doing anything at all only causes more problems. And who wants their kid to be in a school that feels like walking on eggshells every day? Nobody. At all. Most kids in my grade today most likely loved this school. And no, I am not saying that their opinion is wrong, but if you are looking for a school with a FRIENDLY community--that is something that is something that the school does not have. So please, think twice before trying to get your kids in this school. You may be saying "but it isn't the schools fault that the kids are mean!" Well, fun fact, if the teachers get irritated, they can also be the same. And no, I'm not talking about getting your phone taken away because for some stupid reason you thought that breaking school rules would be quote on quote "funny."(you know who you are.) Speaking from personal experience, some teachers cannot care less about learning differences, or your children's mental health--but rather care more about the money they're receiving after each day. Of course, not every teacher is mean, but it would be much more helpful for some teachers to care a little more about their students. In conclusion, summing up everything I have said in this review, I can assure you that this school is in a safe environment, and is most likely one of the best schools you'll get in this neighborhood. But, please pay attention to your children as they grow older at Hacienda. You never know what is happening behind closed doors.

It's ok there but the school can't afford anything much and so that place kind of sucks. Sometimes…read morethere are cool stuff there too. Del Roble Elementary School can be kind of GHETTO but that is how people like it (for whoever goes there) End of Discussion ! LOL :P

Honestly this school is just not good.The teachers are poor and yell at the students like if they…read morearen't loud which isn't something they can't control and make them uncomfortable and sadder.Not to mention how harsh it is it's just bad for students mental health.The Spanish program is cool but the way to do it is not.One star.

Our family has two children enrolled at ACDS, one in middle school, and one in elementary school…read more We couldn't be more happy with ACDS. Choosing ACDS has been one of the best parenting decisions we have made. We love that ACDS follows the research regarding how children learn best, and we can see that our children are learning more, enjoying school more, and are significantly less stressed than they were at their previous school. ACDS lives up to its promise of making learning fun. In the middle school, students have their choice of 40-50 different electives, there are multiple math pathways, and they currently facilitate trips to Yosemite, Catalina Island, Washington DC, Paris, Spain, and Puerto Rico. The middle school speech and debate program is simply stellar. There is also a robust sports program and after school clubs to fit numerous different interests. And, our experience with the administration is that they are approachable, knowledgeable, caring, and professional. I highly recommend ACDS.

The school seems lovely until you are in the middle school and see how they deal with behavior and…read moreadolescent development. Unfortunately, they do not live out their promises to develop the whole child or at least not with every child. There is a nationwide mental health crisis and this school's answer is to hire unqualified teachers to play the role of school counselors. In the middle school there are a large number of kids coming out of TLC with complex learning needs and no learning specialist? So, they respond by punishing kids as often as possible with frivolous write ups and suspensions. My kid was unhappy by the end of their 8th grade year, scared of teachers and emboldened administrators, and we couldn't do anything. They were heartbroken to see how many of their peers cowered and just tried to get through the day and not get written up.

My kids are much older and yes I have adjusted. I am more than grateful for the school that my boys…read moreare attending. They have a new Principal and both my boys are equally impressed with her format as they loved the old principal as well. They do seem to mention that they see her more around campus...So thats a plus in my books!

Excellent school, great library and teachers, only complaint is that the garden is just dead…read moreplants, and smells like weed, but otherwise it's a great school.

It has been an incredible six years at Rising Stars! My daughter began her journey here in 2019,…read morestarting TK, and is now in her final year of 4th grade, preparing for middle school. She is a remarkable child with immense talent and potential, but I wanted to ensure she received the best education possible. She has been fortunate to have had many exceptional teachers throughout her time at Rising Stars, and I am confident that she will thrive in middle school, thanks to the discipline and strong habits she has developed here. What I love most about this school is its model and unwavering support for students who require special education. The overall culture, talent, and leadership at Rising Stars are truly outstanding. If you want your child to grow academically and become a lifelong top performer, look no further than Rocketship Rising Stars.

My daughter has been going to school here since kindergarten and she enjoys going to school each…read moreday. She is supported by her teachers and staff and looks forward to going to school and likes the dress up days and other events like Los Dichos

My daughter attended from TK to 7th grade. Like other reviews, this is not an ordinary school…read more It is fundamentally not an In-N-out style magically changing your kids into whatever parents wish. Parents have to participate in all activities in order to learn skills to teach your kids and others. Definitely a good school if you care about your children's education and willing to invest your time and effort. They are not focusing on grades but on cultivating a love of learning and reading for their entire life. I know for some people this could be unacceptable. Education is not just teaching a parrot to talk. To learn how to learn: Reading, writing, logic, and math have to be consistently practiced within your family -- better not to depend solely on any school. If any school can teach your kids self-motivated learning before K-8, it's already very successful. My wife and I learned a lot every year, and those lessons are still part of our daily life. "mistake can be a beautiful oops" If you attended any public school you know how it felt when they acted like DMV. That is why we put our daughter in D2. "Prepare the child for the road, not the road for the child."

We decided to withdraw from this school shortly after Labor Day Weekend. One of the main concerns…read morearose when I was showing a family member how to pick up our kindergartener -- we discovered the school building was completely unlocked at 9 PM on a Monday night following the holiday. Not only was the main entrance open, but the atrium providing access to all the kindergarten classrooms was also unsecured. That raised significant concerns about safety and building security. Additionally, we heard from multiple returning parents that teacher quality varied significantly, and there was a noticeable trend: returning families' children all seemed to end up with the most sought-after teacher. It gave the impression that there might be favoritism or uneven distribution of classroom placements. Another concern was the dynamic between some teachers and parents. It felt as though staff were hesitant to be candid, possibly out of fear of upsetting families. We were told things that didn't line up with our own observations about our child -- mostly overly positive feedback that seemed designed to reassure rather than inform. The environment gave off a sense that the school was trying hard to maintain enrollment numbers, possibly at the expense of honest communication. While we know no school is perfect, these issues were serious enough for us to feel that it wasn't the right fit for our family.

My husband and I are both educators and have worked in public education in secondary schools for…read morethe past 15 years. We were lucky that for the first 3 years of our daughters life, we could rely on grandparents for complete childcare. When going to work, our minds were at ease knowing she had excellent care and attention at home. The downside was that at 3 years old, our daughter had not had much opportunity to socialize with other children or stay with an adult other than her grandparents or parents. We were of course, concerned that the transition to child care or school might be disastrous. I cannot be more satisfied with our decision to enroll our daughter at the Challenger School, Shawnee campus. We began with the summer school option, enrolling her in a half day program, 5 days a week when she was 3 years and a few months old. This was the perfect transition for a child who had no experience staying with other adults outside of family. Her cognitive, social, and emotional progress was visible immediately. That Fall, we enrolled her in a full day program in the 3 year old class. A year later, and we are still so happy with our experience. Our daughter will be enrolled in the 4 year old program for the 17-18 school year. While the curriculum and academic expectations are indeed rigorous, the staff is so incredibly loving, caring, and nurturing. The instruction is given in a way that engages the students through music and art. The children genuinely have fun while they learn and appreciate the structure and routine. We are always impressed with the work our daughter brings home. She is only 4 and can print her name, blend letters to phonetically read and write 3-4 letter words, add and subtract numbers, and so much more. Her experience is not unique as most if not all the students in her class can do the same. On top of this, every staff member from the administration, security guards, secretarial staff and teachers are excellent. I feel as though I am leaving my child with family. This is an incredibly important feature to me as I need to feel as though I am leaving my daughter in loving and capable hands when I drop her off to go to work. We have bonded with a number of parents from her class and get together for the kids birthday parties and other social events. I cannot imagine a better place for our child. I am happy to answer any further questions about our experience if you are interested in enrolling your son or daughter. Also, the school offers a tuition incentive of 15% off through a referral program. Please contact me if you are interested in this opportunity.

So like it was good my child is very smart compared to other students but I like think there's too…read moremuch of a jump between first grade and second grade like wdym at third grade all the sudden everything changes like my child's teach Ms. Holland got mad at my child and yelled at her for not knowing the difference between legal and just like wth?! However I do like Mrs Bamber, she's very supportive bc she helped my child get better grades. Although fifth grade is the hardest grade because of the biggest jump in curriculum. The turnover among teachers and headmasters are high at this campus. Don't know if it's the same for other campuses. It's upsetting when you're getting new teachers who aren't experienced in teaching. Honestly Challenger also preps you to be concerned when transferring schools because Shawnee is so small it will be easy to get lost in other campuses and like I hate this school. But they give you gold for completing PreK to eighth grade so I like that

Since the statute of limitations has run out, I would like to tell people what a bad employer this…read moredistrict is. I suffered a hostile work environment there, told the principal about it, and the principal kept silent. Now I have learned that this was illegal, but it is too late for me to do anything about it. However, for others thinking of working for this district, I would say "Don't do it. You will never have a fair work environment.

I've had one of the best experiences sending my daughter to this District they go above and beyond…read moreto make sure your child feel special